Yukiko M
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13,299)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,828
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,995 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Atsushi
Nativeitalki · Japan
JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子供から大人まで日本語を教えることができ、一人一人に適したレッスンを行うことができます。
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,595)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 8 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,299)
- Not shown
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Aki M.
NativeWyzant
I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,589)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Chie
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,434)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aya E
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Friendly experienced native Japanese tutor offering individually tailored lessons
- Native (likely)
- 8 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (239)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Hiro W.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
- Native
- 25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (178)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Satoshi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Spanish
- ★ 4.7 (59)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Takeshi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés con un profesor nativo experto
- Native (likely)
- 17 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 4.8 (36)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$34/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aki
Native (likely)Tutor Hunt
Hi everyone! I am a Japanese lady, qualified as a Japanese teacher.
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Noriko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Ayano Nakayabu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にお話ししましょう！言葉に詰まっても全然大丈夫です。チャットを使いながら単語や表現を紹介していきます。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Takayo Y
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in England for 17 years, including my time as a student.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12,506)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Kiyomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator
- Native
- 12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +6
- ★ 5.0 (4,306)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,271)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Chiharu M.
NativeWyzant
Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,154)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Tsuyoshi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,308)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Reiko M
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese! For all age learner, welcome!
- Native (likely)
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (178)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Riku Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (141)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Junji
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aimi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés Online
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Shiori
Native (likely)Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Masumi_
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak in Japanese as if you were chatting with a friend!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$4.42/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mutsumi
NativeTutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
- Native
- 30 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.42 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,995 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,150 tutors.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated November 12, 2026
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